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Robert William Waters
Jul 16, 2017
Robert William Waters was born January 16, 1933 in Monroe County, Iowa the son of Thomas and Bessie (Kraber) Waters. He graduated from Lovilia High School in 1951. On September 12, 1952 Bob was united in marriage to Viola “Bea” Mefford in Lovilia. In the early years, Bob ran movie theaters, and worked for Maytag. He owned and operated Roto-Rooter...
Susan Elizabeth Scott
Jul 14, 2017
Susan Elizabeth Scott was born December 6, 1948 in Jamesport, Missouri the daughter of Lloyd and Evelyn (Enos) Mills. Susan was raised in Jamesporte and following high school, she attended Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville. While in college she met the love of her life, Larry Scott. Susan and Larry were united in marriage on September 7, 1968 in Jamesport,...
Velma Fay Marsh
Jul 6, 2017
Velma Fay Marsh, age 81 of Bussey, Iowa passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics. Velma has been cremated and no services are planned. Online condolences may be left at www.BertrandFuneralHomes.com . The daughter of Urban J. Walker and Edith Kalei Pupuhi Walker, Velma Fay Kuuleialohakulanakila Walker was born October 13, 1935 in Honolulu, Hawaii....
Marjory Ann Andrews
Jun 26, 2017
Marjory Andrews, 83 of Knoxville, Iowa passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at the West Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center. A memorial service for Marjory will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Knoxville - burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Cindy Bach
Jun 20, 2017
Cynthia Lou Bach was born February 4, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Donald Max and Velma Jean (Wallace) Rinehart. She was raised in Runnells and graduated from Southeast Polk High School. Following high school, Cindy worked as a beautician for many years on Des Moines’ east side. She later worked for Pioneer Seed. Cindy moved to Knoxville...
Jennie Lea Garr
Jun 15, 2017
Jennie Lea Garr was born April 14, 1947 in Centerville, Iowa the daughter of Harold B. Davis and Velma Irene (Covington) Davis. She was raised in the Moulton, Iowa area and graduated from Moulton High School in 1965. On October 10, 1965 Jennie was united in marriage to Lawrence Ray Garr. The couple first made their home in Oxnard, California...
Randle Chambers
Jun 10, 2017
Roy Randle Chambers was born March 3, 1931 in Pershing, Iowa the son of Eddie and Zella (Light) Chambers. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the United States Army. Randle served his country during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in November of 1951, having attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. On March 3, 1952 he was...
Cleo B Calhoun
Jun 8, 2017
A Celebration of Life for Cleo B. Calhoun, age 97 of Pleasantville, will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mason Funeral Home. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the funeral. Burial will be in the Swan Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Pleasantville American Legion Post No. 108. Cleo B....
Gwen Jones
Jun 5, 2017
Gwendolyn Kay Jones was born October 15, 1956 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Richard and Lily (Jones) Sterling. Gwen lived her entire life in Knoxville. On February 24, 1984 she was united in marriage to Randy Jones. Gwen was a CNA and CMA and had worked for Griffin’s, West Ridge, C.O.C., the Mahaska County Home and the Knoxville Rest...
Helen Louise Stevenson
Jun 3, 2017
Helen Louise Stevenson was born February 11, 1931 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of James Ray Brooks and Clarice Lorene (Long) Brooks. She was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Knoxville High School Class of 1949. On September 12, 1954 Helen was united in marriage to Richard Gene Stevenson. To this union two children, Barb and Rick were born....
John Florent Thomas
Jun 2, 2017
John Florent Thomas was born November 8, 1932 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of John Leroy Thomas and Lena (Vancenbrock) Thomas. He was raised in the Knoxville and Flagler areas. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Following his discharge, John remained active in the National Guard. On December 20, 1958 John was united in marriage...
Vernon Leroy Trueblood
May 31, 2017
Vernon ("Vern") Leroy Trueblood, 84, passed away on May 31, 2017. His death was very sudden and considered likely due to a heart attack. His body has been cremated. Vern was born on March 20, 1933 in Moreland, KS to Everett and Vercie (Miller) Trueblood; their third son and last child. His family relocated to Pella, IA when Vern was...
James Michael Worthington
May 19, 2017
James Michael Worthington was born September 17, 1945 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of James Merrill Worthington and Ethel (Hendrix) Worthington. He was raised in Pleasantville and following high school, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy. On September 25, 1966 he was united in marriage to Barbara Roff at the Pleasantville Church of Christ. Jim was honorably discharged in...
Darrell Lee Forst
May 10, 2017
Darrell Lee Forst was born September 14, 1942 in Pleasantville, Iowa the son of Thomas Guy Forst and Ona Priscilla (Cribb) Forst. Darrell was raised in Pleasantville and graduated with the Pleasantville High School Class of 1960. As a young man, Darrell worked on his family’s farm raising dairy cows. He then worked for Central National Bank, in Des Moines,...
Elizabeth Rose Neifert
May 2, 2017
Elizabeth Rose Neifert was born July 25, 1918 in Swan, Iowa the daughter of Thomas and Marina “Minnie” (Johnson) Scott. As a young woman, Elizabeth worked as an automatic hostess in Waukegan, Illinois. She had memorized three thousand records and customers would ask for the “Iowa Girl” to play their requests. On June 1, 1946 Elizabeth was united in marriage...
Genevieve Lucile Taylor
May 1, 2017
Genevieve Lucile Taylor was born November 21, 1922 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Theodore Anton Hansen and Clara May (Warner) Hansen. She was raised in Des Moines and graduated from Roosevelt High School. During WWII, Gen worked at the Ordinance Plant in Des Moines. On August 13, 1944 she was united in marriage to Robert Morton Taylor in...
Susan Goff Rowland
Apr 27, 2017
Susan Mary Goff was born on February 2, 1941 on a small farm southeast of Knoxville, Iowa. Her parents were Jim and Juanita Goff. She was the second of seven children. She grew up on a 360 acre working farm with dairy cows, hogs and sheep. Susan attended a one-room country school through eighth grade and it literally was uphill...
Billy L. Roff
Apr 26, 2017
A Funeral Service for Bill Roff, age 83, of Knoxville will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Burial, with military honors, will follow in the Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Bybee & Davis Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to...
Robert Lee Gee
Apr 18, 2017
Robert “Bob” Lee Gee, 93 years old, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in Canon City, Colorado. He was a loving husband, a proud father and an honored veteran. Bob was born on January 7, 1924 in Knoxville, Iowa to Ralph Gee and Maude (Crouch) Gee. He was the youngest of 8 children all of whom preceded him in...
Donald Eugene Ryun
Apr 13, 2017
Donald Eugene Ryun was born February 13, 1950 in Chariton, Iowa the son of Eugene William and Mary Elizabeth (Lancaster) Ryun. Don attended Chariton High School and then enlisted in the United States Army and served eight years during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge, Don returned to Chariton and worked for Johnson Machine Works. In January of 1982...
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